PDR Technician - $6,000 Bonus

Carvana; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 31,684 - 42,705; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% company-paid healthcare premiums

401(k) with Carvana match

Vehicle purchase discount

Tuition reimbursement and student loan

Job summary

Carvana in Newark, NJ is seeking a Mid-Level Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) Technician with at least 3 years of professional automotive PDR experience to join our high-tech inspection center.

You will access panels, use glue-pulling techniques, and repair dents on steel and aluminum while working with state-of-the-art tools and a strong team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of professional automotive PDR experience.
• Ability to access panels and perform glue-pulling techniques.
• Experience repairing dents on both steel and aluminum panels.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and repair dents on vehicles at the center.
• Utilize state-of-the-art PDR tools to restore panel surfaces.
• Collaborate with the team to meet quality and time targets.

Skills

PDR experience

Panel access

Glue pulling

Steel & aluminum dents

Safety procedures

Tools

PDR tools

Job description

We’re looking for Paintless Dent Repair Technicians with a minimum of 3 years of professional automotive PDR experience to join us at Carvana - the fastest-growing used automotive retailer in U.S. history, and one of the four fastest companies to make the Fortune 500.

As a Mid-Level PDR Technician, you’ll be expected to have experience accessing panels, use glue-pulling techniques, and repair smaller-sized dents on both steel and aluminum vehicle panels.

At Carvana, you’ll receive a competitive wage and amazing perks – including a 401(k) with Carvana match and even a vehicle purchase discount – all while using state of the art tools in one of our high-tech Inspection Centers (click here to learn more). If you’re joining us in an entry-level position, we offer training programs to make sure your skills and pay progress along with the company.

Pay Range $23 - $31 hourly

Other perks of the Job

• 100% company-paid healthcare premiums
• Generous paid-time off and your birthday is a holiday!
• ASE and tool reimbursement programs
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment

Schedule:

We do everything we can to deliver an exceptional customer experience, and that includes delivering great vehicles when expected. If we're in a pinch, mandatory overtime is one way in which we can follow-through on this commitment to our customers. We're looking for team players who are all in on our mission and are able to work mandatory overtime based on our business needs.

General qualifications and requirements

• Ability to physically operate vehicle equipment and tools - must be able to lift up to 60 pounds independently
• Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license. Some positions may be subject to an Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check
• An ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing production environment while sometimes being exposed to excessive weather conditions (heat/cold)
• Use of safety equipment that may include but not limited to face shield or goggles, non-slip shoes, gloves, mask, and other protective garments and equipment

About Carvana

At Carvana, we sell cars but we aren’t car salesmen. Our promise is simple: we won’t sell a car to a customer that we wouldn’t sell to our own Mom. Period. To make sure our cars are in first-rate condition, we’ve built multiple vehicle Reconditioning Centers around the country, where our cars are inspected, perfected, and photographed before reaching the Carvana website.

Think you’ve got what it takes to join our team?

Carvana is an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Carvana also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

Hiring is contingent on passing a complete background check. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid driver's license. Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.